HomeNeighborhoods › Sunnyside, Queens

Selling Your Home in Sunnyside, Queens

Current market data from 153 sales recorded property transactions in Sunnyside. Every number on this page comes from NYC Department of Finance public records — not estimates, not algorithms, not listing data. This is what actually sold.

Market Data

Sunnyside Home Prices by Property Type

Co-op Apartments
$405,000
Median · 76 sales
Condominiums
$847,500
Median · 20 sales
Single-Family Homes
$1.2M
Median · 15 sales
Multifamily
$1.4M
Median · 42 sales
Total Recorded Sales
153
All property types
Median Price / Sq Ft
$687
Where square footage reported

Quarterly Trends

Q1 2025
$455,000
9 sales · volume
Q2 2025
$532,646
▲ +17.1%
30 sales · volume ▲ +233.3%
Q3 2025
$587,500
▲ +10.3%
52 sales · volume ▲ +73.3%
Q4 2025
$590,750
▲ +0.6%
40 sales · volume ▼ -23.1%
Q1 2026
$655,000
▲ +10.9%
22 sales · volume ▼ -45.0%
📊 Why this data is more reliable than other sites

The numbers on this page come from the NYC Department of Finance public records — every legally recorded property sale in Sunnyside, not just MLS-listed transactions. Sites like Zillow and StreetEasy only capture listings that go through their platforms, missing FSBO sales, off-market deals, and transfers that never hit the MLS. This dataset includes all of them.

We also remove bulk portfolio transfers, nominal sales, and non-arms-length transactions that would distort median prices — cleaning that most data sources don't do. The result is a more accurate picture of what individual homes are actually selling for in your market.

Data source: NYC Department of Finance, Rolling Sales Data — Queens. Period: March 2025 – February 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: March 2026.

Timing

Best Time to Sell in Sunnyside

Monthly sales volume and median prices in Sunnyside — ★ marks peak months with the strongest combination of activity and prices.

Jan
17 sales · $775,000
Feb
5 sales · $410,000
Mar
9 sales · $455,000
Apr
12 sales · $437,500
May
7 sales · $999,000
Jun
11 sales · $472,000
Jul
17 sales · $596,000
Aug ★
11 sales · $1.0M
Sep ★
24 sales · $564,000
Oct
15 sales · $630,000
Nov
9 sales · $460,000
Dec
16 sales · $648,250
Takeaway

In Sunnyside, Aug and Sep showed the strongest combination of buyer activity and sale prices. Listing during peak months can mean more competing offers, faster sales, and stronger negotiating leverage. If you're planning to sell, timing your listing to hit the market 2–4 weeks before these peaks can help maximize your outcome.

Housing Stock

What's Selling in Sunnyside

Breakdown of 153 sales recorded sales by property type.

Co-op Apartments: 50% (76)
Single-Family Homes: 10% (15)
Condominiums: 13% (20)
Multifamily: 27% (42)
What This Means for Sellers

Co-ops dominate the Sunnyside market at 50% of all sales. If you're selling a co-op, your buyer pool is large — but so is your competition. Pricing accurately and presenting a strong board package are critical to standing out. If you own a single-family home or condo here, you're offering something relatively rare, which can work in your favor.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Selling in Sunnyside

Based on 153 recorded sales from March 2025 – February 2026, home prices in Sunnyside, Queens vary by property type: Co-op Apartments at a median of $405,000 (76 sales), Condominiums at a median of $847,500 (20 sales), Single-Family Homes at a median of $1.2M (15 sales), Multifamily at a median of $1.4M (42 sales). These figures come from NYC Department of Finance public records and reflect every legally recorded sale, not just MLS-listed properties.
The Sunnyside real estate market recorded 153 sales from March 2025 – February 2026. Co-op Apartments represent the largest segment at 50% of transactions. The data comes from NYC public records, which capture every legally recorded sale including FSBO and off-market transactions that listing sites miss.
Based on monthly transaction data, Aug and Sep showed the strongest combination of sales volume and median prices in Sunnyside. Listing 2–4 weeks before these peak months can help sellers benefit from increased buyer activity and stronger competition among buyers.
The housing stock in Sunnyside includes Co-op Apartments (50%), Condominiums (13%), Single-Family Homes (10%), Multifamily (27%) based on recorded sales. This mix affects pricing, buyer pools, and marketing strategy for sellers in each category.
While neighborhood-specific days-on-market data isn't available in the DOF dataset, Justin Braithwaite's listings across Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx average just 24 days on market — well below the city average. His listings also sell at 102.8% of the asking price on average, meaning sellers often get more than their list price.
You're not legally required to use an agent, but the complexity of NYC real estate — especially co-op board requirements, transfer taxes, and negotiation dynamics — makes experienced representation valuable. Justin Braithwaite has closed 261 seller transactions totaling over $216M, with a 96.1% listing close rate. His clients' homes sell in an average of 24 days at 102.8% of asking price. For a free, no-obligation strategy call, visit the link above.
Neighborhood Profile

Sunnyside, Queens at a Glance

Sunnyside is a residential neighborhood in western Queens, bordered by Long Island City to the west, Astoria to the north, Woodside to the east, and Maspeth and the Long Island Expressway to the south. The housing stock includes pre-war apartment buildings, attached row houses, and the landmark Sunnyside Gardens planned community. The 7 train serves the neighborhood at 40th Street–Lowery Street, 46th Street–Bliss Street, and 33rd Street–Rawson Street stations.

Sunnyside is best known for Sunnyside Gardens, a planned community developed in the 1920s with shared interior gardens and a cooperative ethos, now designated as a New York City historic district. The neighborhood's commercial corridor along Queens Boulevard and Skillman Avenue features restaurants, bars, and independent shops that reflect its diverse community. Sunnyside has experienced significant gentrification in recent years, with rising prices driven by its proximity to Manhattan (a short 7 train ride to Grand Central) and its walkable, neighborhood-oriented character.

Explore More

Nearby Neighborhoods

More from Braithwaite Realty

Ready to Sell in Sunnyside?

Get a personalized pricing strategy built on real market data — not an algorithm. Justin Braithwaite will walk you through what your home is worth today and when to list for maximum results.

★★★★★ 5.0 · 169+ Reviews
✓ 261 Seller Transactions
✓ $216M+ Total Sold
✓ Licensed Broker · CNE